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Trash is ugly, but it does more than spoil the natural beauty of our environment. Trash and pollutants leaching from our trash can enter our storm water system and our drinking water. Garbage also causes injuries and harms wildlife, and it’s removal can cost tax dollars that could be put to better uses. These are EXCELLENT reasons to volunteer for the Jenkintown’s Clean-up Day.

On Saturday, May 31, Green Jenkintown will organize a Clean-Up Day from 9am – 12 pm rain or shine. and will meet at the Gazebo in Town Square. Please wear gloves and protective clothing. For further information contact Elizabeth Boyd at elizabeth.boyd@greenjenkintown.org

Spring into summer with the annual Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5K Run on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, presented by the Jenkintown Community Alliance and Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown Children’s Charities. Come out for some family fun and support a great cause. The winding 5K loop runs through the beautiful, tree-lined borough of Jenkintown. Individuals, families, groups and teams of 4 or more persons are encouraged to participate.

The Jenkintown Library is celebrating its new look. After extensive renovations to the oldest section of the building, more than just a fresh coat of paint and new carpeting greet visitors. The main room is spacious and open with an airy lightness. The beauty of the building is easy to see and wonderful to behold. The circulation desk has been moved closer to its original location. There are new computer workstations and wireless service. One of the oldest libraries in continuous service in the area, the Jenkintown Library, founded in 1803, has moved into the 21st Century with new technology. Yet the Library remains committed to the personal and friendly atmosphere it has always provided.

Many people in the Jenkintown community and beyond helped to make the renovations possible. The Library would like to recognize all those who made these changes possible and all of those who supported the Library during the dusty days of renovation. Come celebrate the Library’s New Look with music, activities, and refreshments on Sunday, May 18, from 1:00 to 4:00. The Jenkintown Library is located at 460 Old York Road. For more information the Library can be reached at 215-884-0593.

The Jenkintown Elementary School grounds will be filled fun and games as they present the Red and Blue Fair. The Fair is this Saturday May 10th from 11 AM – 3 PM and everyone is welcome. The Festivities include: NEW Games and Activities, Prizes, Fire Engine Rides, Food, Pet Show, Bake Sale, HUGE Gift Basket Raffle, Dunk Tank, Plant Sale, Face Painting, Second Hand Sale, Super Slide, Speed Pitch, Moon Bounce, Obstacle Course. The Red and Blue Fair is sponsored by the Home and School Association and its proceeds benefit the school.

The Students of Jenkintown High School created portraits of women in history at the Hiway Theatre located at 212 Old York Road, from March 28 – April 20. Artwork will be for sale, with proceeds going to Girls Gotta Run Foundation: www.GirlsGottaRun.org. For sales inquiries, contact: SlowikJ@jenkintown.org.

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 5:00-8:00pm
Weds 1:00-8:00pm
Fri 5:00-9:30pm
Sat 1:00-9:30pm
Sun 1:00-8:00pm
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This exhibition is being presented in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic Women’s Studies Conference 2008 at Penn State University, Abington College March 28-30, 2008. Special thanks to the Hiway Theatre for their support in making this exhibition a reality.